Big Creek — Monday, Sep. 11, 2023

The upper loop trail (827.1) takes you in a few steps from the campground into the deepest woods!  Going clockwise, the trail splits at 1.9 miles with a choice to head up to Mt Ellinor, while this trail begins a slow descent for 2.5 miles along gorgeous cascades on the creeks and across picturesque bridges back to the campground.  There are plenty of log benches to rest or just absorb the beauty of the trail and waterfalls.  The trail is in perfect condition, and the return half does require a little bit of root and rock stepping but nothing that sneakers can't handle.